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KU08 EYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,157 mi
Last recorded152,157 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 152,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 146,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 139,727 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 139,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 130,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 122,202 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 122,202 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 115,358 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,544 miles

Fuel filter cover missing

Fail 8 Feb 2019 99,544 miles

Fuel filter cover missing

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,104 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,568 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,117 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,257 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,702 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,640 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,476 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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KU08 EYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU08 EYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU08 EYJ registered?

KU08 EYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 EYJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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